Coastal Zone Management Plan of Kerala: Impacts, Changes, and Implications Sub : Env Sec :Env legislation /Law Why in News The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) recently approved the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) for 10 coastal districts of Kerala. This approval marks a significant shift in regulations impacting […]
CHAC 2024 adopts Harare Declaration on Africa’s climate health Sub : Env Sec: Int Conventions Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC): Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC) 2024 was organized by Centre for Sexual Health, HIV and AIDS Research (CeSHHAR) Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwean Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, the Ministry of Health […]
UN nature summit reaches deal on payment for use of genetic information Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Context: Countries at the UN COP16 of CBD nature talks in Colombia on Saturday agreed to how companies in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics should pay for the use genetic information drawn from biodiversity in […]
India’s Commitment to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Sub: Env Sec: Int Conventions Why in News India reaffirmed its commitment to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction during the recent G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group ministerial meeting in Belém, Brazil. The Indian delegation, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s […]
India’s Methane Diplomacy at COP29: Opportunities for Emission Reduction and Climate Financing Sub : Env Sec: Int Conventions Why in News India’s focus on methane reduction has gained attention ahead of COP29, set to take place from November 11 to 22, 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Dubbed the “Finance COP,” COP29 will feature discussions […]
What is AQI — and how is the air quality in Delhi after Diwali this year? Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in New Delhi was around 351 on November 1, the day after Diwali. Despite the ban on firecrackers in the national capital, various parts of the city […]